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Updated on: Feb 2025
Should Companies Verify or Measure the Skills Development of Their Workforce?
Learning & Development

Should Companies Verify or Measure the Skills Development of Their Workforce?

This article will explore whether companies should verify or measure the skills development of their workforce, emphasizing the importance of tracking progress for both employee growth and organizational success. Begin by discussing the value of continuous training and how it can impact productivity and innovation. Highlight methods for measuring skills development, such as assessments, performance […]

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Reskilling for the Future: What Companies Need in 2025
Learning & Development

Reskilling for the Future: What Companies Need in 2025

As we approach 2025, the landscape of work is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors. Additionally, latest research by Accenture shows employees are increasingly feeling alienated from emotional fulfilment at work and feel that work is more transactional than before. This leads to lack […]

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Redefining Employee Engagement for Modern Workplaces
Culture & Behaviour

Redefining Employee Engagement for Modern Workplaces

I have always believed in the saying, ‘Content is King, but Context is the Kingdom.’ In today’s modern workplaces, it’s essential to have both people and business context to build successful organizations and nurture successful individuals. Content provides the foundation, but it’s the context that gives it meaning and relevance. When it comes to people, […]

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Strategies to Set Onboarding an Engaging & Impactful Experience
Culture & Behaviour

Strategies to Set Onboarding an Engaging & Impactful Experience

In today’s competitive business environment, onboarding is a crucial first step in an employee’s journey. A well-designed process can boost retention, productivity, and job satisfaction, while a poor one risks disengagement and turnover. Effective onboarding can improve employee retention by 82% and productivity by over 70%, according to Glassdoor. Despite this, many organizations see onboarding […]

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CHRO’s Role in Building a People-First Culture
Culture & Behaviour

CHRO’s Role in Building a People-First Culture

CHRO: Driving People-First Culture Through Well-Being, Diversity, and Leadership Employees are increasingly vocal about what they want from work—purpose, respect, inclusion, and growth opportunities. Meanwhile, organizations are laser-focused on performance, profitability, and innovation. This glaring disconnect—what employees want vs. what companies demand—is the silent productivity killer, impacting engagement, stifling innovation, and eroding trust. Gallup’s latest […]

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Role of Continuous Learning in Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement

Role of Continuous Learning in Employee Engagement

Gallup defines engagement as the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace. It goes beyond satisfaction, and focuses on how much are employees motivated by, passionate about and invested in their work. Opportunities for learning and development sit alongside other important factors like sense of purpose, positive culture and career progression, both […]

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Building a Feedback Culture to Ignite Employee Engagement
Culture & Behaviour

Building a Feedback Culture to Ignite Employee Engagement

Feedback is the shortest letter in English language that contains the letters ‘abcdef’. It emphasizes that feedback is one of the essential elements of good communication, which also enhances the Happiness Quotient in organizations. When leaders and employees engage in open and two-way communication across all levels, it creates a positive environment. Such workplaces have a healthy […]

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Engaging Gen Z: Redefining Work Culture Through Actions
Culture & Behaviour

Engaging Gen Z: Redefining Work Culture Through Actions

Every generation changes the world of work, from the influx of women into the workforce during World War II to the way Millennials raised awareness of issues like mental health. But Gen Z is coming of age in the wake of an unprecedented pandemic, geopolitical turmoil, and at a time when the climate emergency poses […]

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Leadership’s Role in Shaping Engagement Culture
Culture & Behaviour

Leadership’s Role in Shaping Engagement Culture

“Leadership” and “engagement”—two words we hear frequently, especially in corporate circles, yet embodying them can be a nuanced journey. Engagement culture isn’t just about having an open-door policy or offering competitive perks; it’s about cultivating a genuine environment where people feel valued, motivated, and aligned with the organization’s purpose. So, what role do leaders play […]

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Employee Engagement Landscape for Multi-Generational Workforce
Culture & Behaviour

Employee Engagement Landscape for Multi-Generational Workforce

In today’s evolving workplace, the concept of employee engagement has evolved and has now become a critical part of an organization’s core strategy. In addition to that, in current times when we have a multi-generational workforce with Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y (or the Millennials), and Gen Z all working under the same roof, […]

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Bridging Education Gaps to Empower Future & Quality Employment
Culture & Behaviour

Bridging Education Gaps to Empower Future & Quality Employment

In today’s rapidly evolving world, quality employment remains a distant dream for many, not because of a lack of ambition or potential, but due to an inaccessibility to quality education. The disparity in education is one of the most significant barriers that prevent children from disadvantaged backgrounds from accessing opportunities that could lead to a […]

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Incorporating diversity and inclusion into employee benefits
Diversity & Inclusion

Incorporating diversity and inclusion into employee benefits

Organisations globally acknowledge the significance of diversity, Equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in enhancing employee welfare in the demanding labour market. The absence of a sense of belonging and inclusivity are primary contributors to talent turnover. Over the past decade, the workforce mindset has undergone a significant shift, with employees now evaluating various factors, including DE&I […]

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